Thursday, October 20, 2011

Hummingbird with Sprockets

If you look closely, you'll notice about five layers of elements were used in the composition of this image. I'm pretty sure that there really were about seven separate processes, but who needs to count such stuff when the only thing that matters is the final result.

The bird and background foliage were shot in the same location on the same day, on separate frames. Additional elements came from the archives.

I mentioned earlier this week that my Lumix GH1 had gone a bit mad on me. Well, after some further assessment, it is confirmed, the old GH1 is in need of some major repair work or just needs to be replaced. All a matter of what to invest in; an updated machine that will last me a few more years than what I currently have or the cheaper route and invest in something that may not last another year. The unfortunate truth is that my GH1 has presented several concerning issues over the past month or two; this last problem being the greater of concerns.

While I'm trying to sort out a few details regarding equipment, I'll be sharing more images from the archives.

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About This Blog

The word Luddite has become synonymous with technophobia. It is my assertion that this moniker has become a misnomer and has very little to do with fear of the new, but rather everything to do with a concern of loss; loss of craftsmanship, loss of tradition, loss of passion and the loss of humanity. I embrace technology and its evolution, but am cautious of its encroachment over simplicity and the reliance on it to produce what could otherwise be produced in better fashion by the artistry and experience of a luddite.

With this blog, I hope to uphold the memory of Ned Ludd and his devotees.

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About Me

I don't have a master-plan for this blog. I'm just going to post what I feel like posting.

Unless otherwise noted all comments, photography, video, music and artwork — general content — posted within this blog are my own.

Photography being my main medium, I'm currently using a Lumix G3 [digital camera] micro 4/3 system as my carrying around camera. I use a variety of lenses on this camera, that for the most-part, I don't feel it necessary to point out what lens was used for what photograph; but just so you know, I use manual 'legacy glass' in addition to my Lumix lenses.

Periodically, I still shoot film with a small collection of rangefinders, slr cameras, box cameras and plastic point-n-shoots. If I post photos from these cameras, I'll point out those shots just to let you know that the world hasn't gone completely digital.